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Tag: Historic Mill Creek

What’s New for 2023?

As the calendar flips to the new year, the Mackinac State Historic Parks crew is busy preparing its historic sites and parks for an exciting 2023 season.

Limestone rocks along Mill Pond Trail

Autumn Trail Day at Historic Mill Creek

By mid-October, the North Woods have transformed into a vibrant autumn tapestry of copper, gold and crimson. Bring a camera, binoculars, or your own favorite way to enjoy 3.5 miles

10 Picture Worthy Back Drops for your Mackinac Vacation

Finding the perfect picture location to show off your Mackinac vacation can be hard, so we compiled 10 of our favorites spots – five in Mackinaw City and five on Mackinac Island – that serve as that perfect background for family photos or to spice up your Instagram feed.

Early Lumbering at the Straits of Mackinac

Robert Campbell constructed a water-powered sawmill at Mill Creek about 1790, being the first of its kind in northern Michigan. Prior to the mill, trees were turned into lumber entirely with hand tools for more than 100 years at the Straits of Mackinac.